Deputy Head of Pay and Pensions

University of Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Glasgow seeks a Deputy Head of Pay and Pensions to lead a customer-focused service ensuring compliance with all legislative requirements. This full-time, permanent role involves providing strategic leadership and developing team capabilities aligned with university values. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of pay and pensions legislation. Relocation expenses may be provided where appropriate.

Benefits

Relocation expenses where appropriate

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to manage a customer-focused Payroll & Pensions service.
• Understanding of legislative requirements related to pay and pensions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Payroll & Pensions service ensuring compliance.
• Provide strategic leadership, advice and guidance on pay and pensions.
• Develop team capability in line with university values.

Job description

University Services

Finance Office

Deputy Head of Pay and Pensions

Vacancy Reference: 184913

Salary: UofG Grade 8, £50,253 - £58,225 per annum

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 574 years. It is one of the world's top 100 universities, ranked 12th in the Times Higher Education World Impact Rankings 2024, and is recognised as one of the best universities in the United Kingdom and globally. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire current world‑changing leaders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a new Deputy Head of Pay and Pensions to join the University on a permanent basis.

In this role the successful candidate will lead and manage a customer‑focused Payroll & Pensions service that ensures compliance with all legislative requirements and obligations to staff, pension schemes and external agencies. The postholder will provide strategic leadership, advice and guidance on pay and pensions across the University, embedding continuous improvement and robust governance while developing team capability in line with university values.

The post is full‑time (35 hours per week) and offered on an open‑ended basis. Relocation expenses will be provided where appropriate.